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Premiums driven up.
Motor insurance premiums have increased by an average of nearly £200 in the last six years, accordin...
Cover gets a lift with ECIC.
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company (ECIC) has linked up with the Lift and Escalator Indus...
Tough lessons for insurers.
It is time for the insurance industry, along with its counterparts, to learn the unfortunate lesson that cutting corners and indulging in a short-term outlook may produce rather unattractive results.
PB editor in the running.
Professional Broking editor Tim Collison was runner up in the consumer broadsheet category at this y...
Fusion launch in an instant.
Fusion, the web-based subsidiary of SVB Holdings, is introducing its fifth product since its launch ...
Not just any start-up.
Sara Murray, managing director of new internet venture, Inspop, tells Tim Collison, about setting up the business and of the problems of getting insurers online.
Appointment at Heath Lambert Insurance Services.
David Swan has been appointed as a divisional director, Financial Institutions, at Horsham-based Hea...
QBE drops Ensign Motor Policies.
Australian insurer QBE is to dispose of Syndicate 980, Ensign Motor Policies, at Lloyd's, following ...
Gatecrashing the party.
The traditional stamping ground of the specialist broker is feeling the force of change, with technologically-minded brokers and insurers gatecrashing the exclusive high net worth party proving that customised business can be done on a wider scale.
Independent Insurance splashes out.
Once again Independent Insurance has splashed out on luxury coaches to wine, dine and inform its key...
French insurers seek merger.
Clinicare's holding company and underwriter, the French mutual Strasbourgeoise, is to amalgamate wit...
Drake policyholders face cancellations.
About 20,000 Drake policyholders have had to face the prospect of having their policies cancelled. ...
Churchill creates 120 jobs.
Churchill Insurance is creating 120 jobs in Ipswich with the opening of an additional claims unit. T...
Appointment at Chubb.
Ronald Munro has been appointed head of external affairs for Europe at Chubb. Mr Munro joined the in...
Source of business.
With outsourcing companies now able to perform a wide range of functions, even the smallest broker can benefit from the facilities on offer, says Simon Threadgold.
E-Commerce Watch.
Pinnacle Pet Healthcare will soon be offering lifetime pet insurance quotes on the National Veterina...
Counting on cash flow.
The strong pound is having a negative effect on the cash flow of the UK's manufacturing businesses. This is where premium finance can be a great boon - and there are benefits for the broker too. Steve Banner explains.
Dickson picks up Chartwell risks.
London broker Dickson Manchester has secured renewal rights on all Chartwell business that Hiscox ca...
Appointment at Weather Direct.
Russell Collier has been appointed manager at Weather Direct, the new weather risk division of broke...
A priceless opportunity.
The launch of the General Insurance Standards Council had the full support of the government. However, the GISC has a long way to go and it will need all the help it can get.
CDL extends online directory.
Cheshire Datasystems Limited (CDL) has exclusively confirmed to PB that its online directory of brok...
Appointment at Policy Master.
Former chairman and managing director of Quotel Mike Anstee has joined Policy Master as a non-execut...
Appointment at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has appointed Mark Kendall to its construction and physical risks team. ...
Winning ways.
Hanover Park's recent award wins have not fazed group md Keith Peraux. He talks to Diane Smyth about the company's ongoing plans for success and its refreshing attitude to management and growth.